On 9 October 2018 she had made the following remarks highlighting the enduring relevance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in protecting the vulnerable against the effects of climate change as the UN marked the 70th Anniversary of the … Continue reading →
Failure by G20 countries to take decisive, long-overdue action to cut emissions and end fossil fuel subsidies would be a global betrayal that threatens irreversible climate catastrophe, The Elders warned today. They noted that it is nearly a decade since … Continue reading →
It’s been 70 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed by the United Nations. It is a landmark document that sets out fundamental human rights to be universally protected – from freedom of expression, to the presumption of innocence, … Continue reading →
The Elders have written to twelve key world leaders urging them to step up their efforts to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) and attend a United Nations summit in New York on the topic on 26 September. The letters were sent to … Continue reading →
The Elders are shocked and deeply saddened at the passing of their dear friend and colleague Kofi Annan, who was the globally admired and respected Chair of The Elders. A founding member of The Elders, Kofi Annan succeeded Archbishop Desmond … Continue reading →
The Elders, with the support of the Kofi Annan Foundation, visited Zimbabwe from 19-21 July to meet political leaders and support all actors working for free, fair and transparent elections, an inclusive transition and a brighter future for the country. … Continue reading →
The Elders and the Emir of Kuwait have met and agreed that only dialogue and understanding can resolve political disputes and regional conflicts in the Middle East. In two days of meetings, Lakhdar Brahimi and Martti Ahtisaari met HRH Sheikh Sabah … Continue reading →
The Elders have condemned the decision of the United States to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council as an alarming act of isolationism that will make it harder to defend the rights and dignity of vulnerable people worldwide. … Continue reading →
Statement first published by the Elders 16 March 2018 The Elders today called on the Government of Sri Lanka to act with greater urgency and thoroughness to end sectarian violence targeting Muslim communities on the island. They noted that the … Continue reading →
This article was originally published on The Elders website. The Elders call on all political actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the wider international community to take urgent action to address the political and humanitarian crises in … Continue reading →